Comic Book Wednesday: July 17th Picks

I always wonder why DC Comics and Marvel, two of the biggest publishers, don't do more to promote their books. I can understand that many of the smaller publishers may not have the budget but there is no excuse for Marvel and DC Comics. By promoting their books (new and old) they could bring in so many new readers especially the ones who after watching the movies and TV shows still want more.

Anyway, I have two new books on my list: Jimmy Olsen (miniseries) and Loki. Sometimes, I feel like the only Jimmy Olsen fan, which I know I'm not, but it just feels that way with so many fans treat him like a joke character when he's not. Which is why I'm happy to see that Jimmy has a miniseries and I can't wait to read this first issue.

As for Loki, he's always been a popular character within the comic books (and of course in mythology) but every since the movies the interest has increased with some fans wanting him to be a hero while others prefer he stay a mid-level villainous trickster god who occasionally helps the heroes. It'll be interesting to see which take on Loki is shown in this new ongoing series.



Archie Comics

Book: Jughead the Hunger vs Vampironica #3

Description:

How did the worlds of JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER and VAMPIRONICA come together? Meet Jinx... who may be the most powerful being in either universe. Is she good? Bad? Whatever she is, she may the only one to hold the key to fixing the two realities and prevent an all-out werewolf/ vampire war!





DC Comics

Book: Aquaman #50

Description:

As Aquaman settles the Old Gods of Unspoken Water into their new lives in Amnesty Bay, Jackson Hyde, a.k.a. Aqua-lad, seeks out Aquaman to be his new mentor! Back in Atlantis, Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood. Meanwhile, Black Manta, recently kicked out of the Legion of Doom, prepares to make his next move against his greatest nemesis...but Lex Luthor is about to make him an offer he can't refuse. Don't miss our landmark 50th issue and the start of a brand-new story!

Book: Jimmy Olsen #1 (of 12)

Description:

Jimmy Olsen must die! Wait, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Jimmy Olsen lives! Superman's best friend and Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen tours the bizarre underbelly of the DC Universe in this new miniseries featuring death, destruction, giant turtles and more! It's a centuries-spanning whirlwind of weird that starts in Metropolis and ends in Gotham City. And then we kill Jimmy.

Book: Teen Titans Go! #35

Description:

Robin's appalled when he finds Cyborg and Beast Boy 'Dropping Stuff Down a Hole,' but it gets worse when they discover why that hole appeared! And Raven's bummed that her teammates are trying to hire a magic user...is she about to be kicked off the team? Not if her 'Disappearing Act' is successful!






Marvel Comics

Book: Loki #1

Description:

EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HERO! ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES!

After dying a grisly death in THE WAR OF THE REALMS, Loki learned a valuable lesson in warmongering: Don't get caught. But now he has a whole new set of responsibilities - and his brother Thor is not about to let him walk away from them this time.